Travel Vaccinations — NHS Guide by Destination

Which vaccines you need, which are free on the NHS, and what you’ll pay for at travel clinics.

Free NHS Travel Jabs

Tetanus/diphtheria/polio (booster every 10 years). Typhoid (3 years). Hepatitis A (1 year, booster gives 25+ years). Cholera (oral, 2 doses).

Paid Vaccines

Yellow fever (£60-85, certificate valid for life). Hepatitis B (£45-55/dose, 3 doses). Rabies (£55-75/dose, 3 doses). Japanese encephalitis (£90-120/dose, 2 doses). Meningitis ACWY (£50-65).

Malaria Tablets

Private prescription (£20-50). Types: Malarone (daily, fewest side effects), Doxycycline (daily, cheapest), Lariam (weekly).

Timing

Book appointment 6-8 weeks before departure. Some vaccines need multiple doses weeks apart.

Contact

Resources: fitfortravel.nhs.uk | travelhealthpro.org.uk

Last updated: June 2026.